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SpiceJet inks $ 1.1 bn deal

SpiceJet inks $ 1.1 bn deal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet said on Monday it had signed a $1.1 billion deal for sale and lease back agreement, covering 16 brand-new Boeing aircraft.

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Citibank likely to hive off consumer banking business in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

Rediff.com5 May 2014

The heat wave that began a few weeks ago as well as the prediction of a possible El Nino weather phenomenon this year has beverage and ice-cream makers hope for a 15-20 per cent growth in sales in May

Indrani alleges paying Karti Chidambaram $7 lakh bribe

Indrani alleges paying Karti Chidambaram $7 lakh bribe

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The statements of the Mukerjeas were recorded by the Enforcement Directorate, which is probing the money laundering angle in the case, while the CBI had only recorded Indrani's statement before a magistrate as per section 164 of the CrPC, they said.

DMart vs Reliance Retail: Stage set for mother of all retail battles

DMart vs Reliance Retail: Stage set for mother of all retail battles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The bigger threat for DMart is that the Reliance-Future combine now has grocery revenues that are nearly 2.5 times of it, putting pressure on the former to improve stickiness of its consumers.

What is the future of e-pharmacies in India?

What is the future of e-pharmacies in India?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

PharmEasy, 1mg and Netmeds believe that their disruptive capabilities will power their brands despite the recent court ruling. The Drug Controller General of India recently directed all state FDAs to stop the online sale of medicines as per a Delhi high court order of last year.

Kinetic to launch 7 Italian scooters in India

Kinetic to launch 7 Italian scooters in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Kinetic Motor has entered into an alliance with Italian two wheeler maker Leopoldo Tartarini, founder of Italjet, for manufacturing and distribution rights for seven best selling international brands from Italjet's range of scooters.

Cyber attack: 10 tips to protect yourself

Cyber attack: 10 tips to protect yourself

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Confident that a cyber attack won't affect you? Think again, says Nandakishore Harikumar.

Time to trim the fat army of babus

Time to trim the fat army of babus

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Just 5 departments account for about 88 per cent of the Union government's civilian employees. A leaner bureaucracy will help Modi keep his promise of maximum governance with minimum government, says A K Bhattacharya.

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Avoid high risk transactions even if they seem more profitable.

Kinetic to sell 1000 Comet bikes

Kinetic to sell 1000 Comet bikes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Two-wheeler major Kinetic Engineering plans to sell 1,000 units of its new sports bike Comet 250 in India, a top company official said.

Govt invites bids for 34% stake in HPCL

Govt invites bids for 34% stake in HPCL

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

Kicking off the divestment process in the two public sector oil companies, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation and Bharat Petroleum Corporation, the government

Lupin to buy 21 products of Japan's Shionogi for Rs 1,000 cr

Lupin to buy 21 products of Japan's Shionogi for Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

This acquisition marks Lupin's foray into the Japanese branded market in-line with aspirations to build business globally.

No sunshine for Sun Pharma in FY16

No sunshine for Sun Pharma in FY16

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Brokerages have cut the company's FY16 earnings estimates between 16% and 29% with target prices too coming down to the Rs 700-800 band

Dewan Housing makes Rs 962 cr payment, to seek ratings upgrade

Dewan Housing makes Rs 962 cr payment, to seek ratings upgrade

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

This payment of Rs 962 crore is inclusive of the Rs 500 crore DHFL received from exiting its entire stake in subsidiary firm Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd.

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Exposure to debt funds and gold is essential even if current returns from these asset classes are low, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Lupin sells Japan arm to Unison for Rs 3,702 cr

Lupin sells Japan arm to Unison for Rs 3,702 cr

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The company will now focus on specialty products in Japan; it is open to inorganic opportunities, especially in India.

Former iGate delivery head Narayanan joins LiquidHub

Former iGate delivery head Narayanan joins LiquidHub

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Even though the company's revenue figures are not public, it has so far raised $93 million in four rounds of funding.

Diageo works on USL balance sheet

Diageo works on USL balance sheet

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The company hires Accenture for financial re-engineering, including slashing of debt ratios; changes to be visible soon

Hindustan Unilever posts bigger quarterly profit as demand grows

Hindustan Unilever posts bigger quarterly profit as demand grows

Rediff.com8 May 2015

FMCG major HUL has posted biggerprofit on improved demand.

Where the new jobs in banking are

Where the new jobs in banking are

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Digitisation is changing the banking business. This shift has resulted in a change in banking job profiles.

Bad memories: Private equity funds go slow in India

Bad memories: Private equity funds go slow in India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

So far this year, there have been 76 private equity investments in India

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'We will be wherever the consumer is.'

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how businesses look at payments. Earlier, fintech companies said when they were talking to merchants, they were not interested in digitisation.

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'The general perspective -- certainly on Capitol Hill and Congress -- the love for India, the positive feeling for India still focuses on India as a democracy.' 'The more that Indian democracy and its pluralistic features is called into question by Indians, the more that same debate will replay back here.'

Ambassador manufacturer draws up revival plan for survival

Ambassador manufacturer draws up revival plan for survival

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

C K Birla group company Hindustan Motors (HM) has drawn up plans for restructuring of the company which was suffering from poor cash flow due to lack of vehicle sales.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Tesco appoints Unilever's Dave Lewis as new CEO

Tesco appoints Unilever's Dave Lewis as new CEO

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The company said Philip Clarke will continue as CEO until October 1 and will remain available to support the transition until the end of January 2015.

Why Modi's visit to Moscow is so important

Why Modi's visit to Moscow is so important

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

'What should worry India and which needs to be expressed is Russia's simultaneous proximity to both China and Pakistan from a strategic angle. That hasn't happened ever before,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely it would stand on its own feet, and is ahead of its time.

How India must counter the Chinese threat

How India must counter the Chinese threat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'The military aim in a future conflict, if it can't be avoided, should be to cause maximum damage to the adversary's war waging capability and capture limited amount of territory as a bargaining counter,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Changes being driven by Etihad, says a source, after a V-P quits

Covid second wave won't sting economy

Covid second wave won't sting economy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The hit to economic activity will be mostly confined to the first quarter. And a third wave, if it materialises, is unlikely to be hugely disruptive for the economy, predicts T T Ram Mohan.

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Additionally, promoter Naresh Goyal and Etihad Airways, which owns a 24 per cent stake in the airline, will infuse around Rs 2,000 crore into the airline, sources aware of the development said.

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Where is the board's accountability in this whole transaction? The members of the earlier board who participated in approving and defending these acquisition are still in the current board,' the whistleblower said in a mail sent to US SEC and Sebi.

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

FMCG firms see value in fast-growing, high-margin spices biz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The fast-growing, high-margin branded spices business is turning out to be an interesting growth opportunity, which to an extent was reflected in the Sunrise-ITC deal, with multiple parties from PE to strategic players joining the fray.

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

In India, the company serves customers such as stock exchanges, brokers, non-banking financial companies, financial services and insurance, IT and IT-enabled services.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.